Academics
Middle School
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Susan's Top 10
After more than 25 years at Burke, both as an English teacher and a parent of two alumni, Susan has taken the helm of Grades 6-8 this year. At this January's Open House, Susan shared her "top 10" with prospective families, illuminating just what makes Burke's Middle School program special and joyful.Read More -
Welcome to Middle School
From a speech delivered in September 2020Read More
Welcome, everyone. I am Susan Hearn, Dean of the Middle School. This is my 28th year at Burke. I teach 7th grade Language Arts. I am also the proud parent of two Edmund Burke graduates, classes of 2014 and 2016.
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Joyful & Close-Knit
Grades 6-8 at BurkeWe foster our students' love of learning as they build strong academic and social skills. Lessons are lively and engaging, built around critical thinking and discussion, collaboration, and projects that inspire active exploration of real-world challenges and problems. The city is our classroom – and students learn through frequent field trips and guided experiences in the world outside Burke. Our 1:1 iPad program enhances learning and helps us teach 21st century skills, such as digital and media literacy, coding, design thinking, and global connectivity.
Our students leave 8th grade with solid skills and a love of school, ready to succeed in 9th grade and beyond.
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OUR VISION
At Burke we believe the world is diverse and dynamic. Through experiences that foster creativity, self-discovery, and wonder, our Middle School students cultivate the skills and habits of mind they need to become critical thinkers and passionate learners.
Burke students learn to collaborate with others and excel as individuals, ready to embrace the opportunities and meet the challenges of the future. We empower global citizens to change the world.
At Burke we believe the world is diverse and dynamic. Through experiences that foster creativity, self-discovery, and wonder, our Middle School students cultivate the skills and habits of mind they need to become critical thinkers and passionate learners.
Burke students learn to collaborate with others and excel as individuals, ready to embrace the opportunities and meet the challenges of the future. We empower global citizens to change the world.
Co-ed, progressive, college prep school in Washington, DC featuring a challenging curriculum in an inclusive environment for grades 6-12.
4101 Connecticut Ave NW Washington, DC 20008 | Phone: 202-362-8882 | Fax: 202-362-1914